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A Qualcomm, a semiconductor giant, announced the Snapdragon G1, G2 and G3 during the Game Developers Conference (GDC) this year, the new chips in the line Snapdragon G-series, designed to power the next generation of handheld gaming consoles with Android. The news comes at a time of growing popularity for these devices, which seek to establish themselves as alternatives to Nintendo Switch and, mainly, to the Steam deck. 73h6a
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A série Snapdragon G is an attack by Qualcomm in the niche of portable video games that use the Android, but unlike chips Snapdragon For smartphones, the G line was designed with a focus on offering a system completely optimized for games.
Second Micah Knapp (via CNET), business and product leader at Snapdragon Gaming Platforms, the difference between the mobile world and that of portable video games “is that the portable is a bespoke gaming device, made to play for a long period of time”.
According to him, the choice to use Us Kryo (architecture older than the Orion present in the latest chips Snapdragon for smartphones and PCs) is justified by the suitability to meet the accelerated pace of launches by laptop manufacturers, but the migration to the newer architecture is already being studied.
The first chip in this category, the Snapdragon G3X, was released in 2021, also focused on running games available for Android, streaming from consoles and PCs, and other features. The company has continued to expand the lineup, and this time it has brought the Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, G2 Gen 2 e G1 Gen 2, each targeting a specific segment of the notebook market.
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O Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 takes the position of top-of-the-line chip in the new line, targeting portable video games that seek to offer the most advanced gaming experience available, with for Ray Tracing. Compared to its predecessor released in 2023, the G3 Gen 3 promises a notable performance boost, with gains of 30% on the U and 28% on the GPU Adreno A32.
Additionally, the chip s displays with resolutions of up to Quad HD Plus and a 144Hz refresh rate, which translates into sharper images and more fluid, responsive gameplay.
Connectivity is also a highlight, with the inclusion of the chip Qualcomm FastConnect, which enables the latest standard Wi-Fi 7 e Bluetooth 5.3.
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Positioned as an intermediate option, the Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 seeks to balance performance and cost, targeting laptops that offer an excellent gaming experience without reaching the prices of high-end models.
The G2 also features a leap over the previous generation, with a 2,3x increase in U performance and a 3,8x increase in GPU performance. Adreno A22, allowing devices equipped with it to run a good variety of games with good performance.
Just like the top model, the G2 Gen 2 s screens Quad HD Plus with a refresh rate of 144Hz and features the same connectivity chip FastConnect 7800, offering Wi-Fi 7 e Bluetooth 5.3.
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O Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 stands out because it is designed primarily for devices focused on streaming games via cloud services, such as Game , MicrosoftAnd GeForce Now. Although it is also capable of running some games natively, its main objective is to offer an optimized experience for streaming, ensuring low latency and high image quality.
In of performance, the G1 Gen 2 features an 80% increase in U and 12% in GPU Adreno A12, compared to its 2023 predecessor. This option aims to serve an audience that seeks the convenience and vast library of games offered by cloud services, without the need to invest in high-end hardware to run games natively.
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The portable video game market is growing again with bets from several brands, such as Analogue pocket, Retroid Pocket 5, ASUS ROG Ally X, Lenovo Legion Go and others. Confirmation of the first devices to adopt the chip Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 signals the arrival of new and promising competitors in the high-performance laptop market. See what they are:
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Announced at GDC alongside the new processors, the Ayaneo Pocket S2 It is the brand's next top-of-the-line portable video game console and is scheduled for release in March.
It stands out for its elegant design and rectangular shape, housing a 6,3-inch Quad HD IPS screen and promises good battery life for long games and an optimized cooling system.
O Pocket S2 aims to offer a experience in a more compact and portable format, ideal for players who value ease of transport without leaving aside processing power.
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Scheduled to hit the market in May, the Ayaneo Gaming Pad takes a different design approach, with large side grips that resemble a traditional video game controller. The 8,3-inch Quad HD display with a 120Hz refresh rate promises an immersive and fluid visual experience.
The device resembles a small tablet optimized for gaming, with a 5 MP front camera and a dual rear camera, with the main lens of 50MP and a 13MP ultra-wide lens and a “transparent” back cover, highlighting the position of the chip Snapdragon G3 Gen 3.
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O OneXPlayer OneXSugar 1, also scheduled for release in May, will be the first portable console Android to present a dual-screen system, featuring a 6,01-inch main screen with integrated control and a detachable 3,92-inch secondary screen.
The manufacturer's official statements barely explain the real usability of the small secondary screen, but one possibility would be to display extra information about the games, similar to what the Nintendo 3DS.
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The manufacturer Retroids announced the Pocket Classic with the chip G1 Gen 2. Weighing just 223 grams, the device is similar to the classic Game Boy and comes with Android 14. It is equipped with a small 3.92-inch Full HD AMOLED screen and a 5000mAh battery.
The company offers versions with 4GB and 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of expandable storage via the memory card slot.
The focus on dedicated hardware, focused on sustained performance and optimized for gaming, demonstrates Qualcomm's commitment to driving this growing segment – and you can check out the best handheld video game releases of recent years here in the showmetech. Have you considered buying an Android handheld game console recently? Let us know in the comments.
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Text revised by Alexandre Marques in 18 / 03 / 2025.
Sources: CNET, GSMArena e How To Geek.
